AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoOil & Trade: US crude imports from Iraq resumed at about 51,000 bpd, while Guyana averaged 171,000 bpd to the US in the latest week, keeping Guyana in the top supplier list. Health Systems: Abu Dhabi’s “Future Health” brought ministers and global health leaders to UNGA 81 to push prevention-first health systems, with Guyana among participants. Maritime Safety & Accountability: A retired Coast Guard captain is training government ferry crews on emergency drills after the MV Barima tragedy, as protests in Linden demand ministerial resignations and stronger maritime oversight. Local Industry & Jobs: Two industrial safety/services firms—HHSL Safety Systems and Barrier Industrial Services—were placed into voluntary liquidation. Water Infrastructure: GWI says more details on its state-owned bottled-water plant will be released by November, after $496.3M approval and renewed debate over competing with private bottlers. EV Skills: The Guyana Energy Agency graduated 25 EV/hybrid maintenance technicians, bringing the total trained to 102 as charging demand rises. Tourism & Skills: 19 bird guides were accredited, strengthening specialised birding tourism capacity. Governance & Oversight: The Audit Office says it’s working to build an oil-and-gas scrutiny unit after funding efforts were blocked in the last parliament.
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